Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan is an Indian reality TV programme produced by Frames Production. It premiered on 22 January 2022 on Jio Cinema. In the format, participants present their performances before the judges and studio audience. The judges, upon performance, decide which contestants move to the next stages. After that, it is left to the viewers to vote and decide which contestant moves into the semifinal and final rounds.
Judges of Hunarbaaz Season 1
Hunarbaaz marked the television debut of Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra. Joining her at the judges’ table were yesteryear superstar Mithun Chakraborty and ace filmmaker Karan Johar.
Mithun Chakraborty is an actor, film producer, and politician from India. He primarily worked in Hindi and Bengali films. He has won several awards, including 3 National Awards and 4 Filmfare Awards. He has also been conferred with Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award given by the Government of India. In the year 1989, he held the Limca Book of Records for 19 movie releases as a lead actor, which remains unsurpassed in Bollywood to date.
Parineeti Chopra is an Indian actress and singer who works mostly in Hindi films. She is a recipient of several awards, including the National Film Award and Filmfare Award. Since 2013, she has been featured on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list. Apart from acting assignments, Parineeti has been a brand endorser and celebrity for some leading brands and products. She has sung a few of her film songs as well.
Karan Johar is an Indian filmmaker and media personality. With his company, he launched many actors who have been successful in films, as well as many directors. He is a multi-award-winning director with two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards. In 2020, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri.
Hosts of Hunarbaaz Season 1
The show was hosted by Bharti Singh and her husband, Haarsh Limbachiyaa. Afterward, actress Surbhi Chandna replaced her as the host of the show as Bharti Singh went on maternity leave.
Bharti Singh is an Indian comedian and TV personality who has done many comedy shows. She has also hosted many award shows and has hosted several shows with her husband, Haarsh Limbachiya.
Haarsh Limbachiya is an Indian producer, screenwriter, and television host. He has worked as a writer on various comedy shows apart from writing dialogues for some films. He has developed, produced, and anchored television shows such as Khatra Khatra Khatra and Hum Tum Aur Quarantine with his wife, Bharti Singh.
Surbhi Chandna is an Indian television actress who gained fame for her portrayal of the role of Anika Trivedi Singh Oberoi in the serial Ishqbaaaz and as Bani Sharma Singhania in the serial Naagin 5. For these two performances, she was awarded the ITA Award for the ‘Best Actress – Popular’.
Winner of Hunarbaaz Season1
Akash Singh, an aerial dancer from Bhagalpur, Bihar, won the first season. He walked away with the winning trophy and a cash prize of INR 15 lakhs. Akash Singh is an aerial dancer. Akash Singh claimed he had faced lots of struggles in his life. He used to train himself as an aerial dancer on poles, street lights, and trees. After his victory, Akash said that he would like to see himself working in films.
Conclusion
Hunarbaaz: Dеsh Ki Shaan has been an exciting show bringing in loads of varied talents and some celebrated faces as judges. With scintillating host Bharti Singһ and Haаrsh Limbаchіyа, the show brings to forefront many exceptional skills and aspirations, giving a lively platform to budding artists across the country.
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